Dance/Electronic Songs
The Dance/Electronic Songs chart has been published weekly by Billboard since January 2013.[1] It is the first chart to be published that ranks the most popular dance and electronic songs according to audience impressions, digital downloads, streaming and club play and it was introduced as a result of in an increase in the genre's popularity.[1]
The first number-one song on the Dance/Electronic Songs chart for the issue dated January 26, 2013, was "Scream & Shout" by will.i.am and Britney Spears.[1] As of the issue dated April 8, 2023, "I'm Good (Blue)" by David Guetta and Bebe Rexha is the current number one.[2]
Background and eligibility criteria
As a result of the increase in the popularity of dance and electronic music, Billboard introduced the Dance/Electronic Songs chart in January 2013 to rank the most popular dance and electronic song according to airplay audience impressions, digital downloads, streaming and club play and publishes it on a weekly basis.[1] They are tracked by Nielsen SoundScan, Nielsen BDS, BDS from streaming services including Spotify and Xbox Music, and from a United States-wide select panel of 140 DJs; it uses the same methodology as is used for the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.[1] It is separate to the Dance Club Songs and Dance/Electronic Digital Songs charts, the former of which is ranked by most popular club play and the latter by the most sales.[3][4] Songs will be eligible to chart on the Dance/Electronic Songs chart based on their "core sound and tempo," however dance remixes of songs which were originally pop, R&B, rap or a different genre are not eligible for inclusion, regardless of whether it appears on either the Dance Club Songs or Dance/Mix Show Airplay charts.[1]
Song achievements
Most weeks at number one
| Weeks | Song | Artist | Year(s) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | "Happier" | Marshmello and Bastille | 2018–20 | [5][6][7] |
| 36 | "Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)" | Elton John, Dua Lipa and Pnau | 2021–22 | [8] |
| 33 | "The Middle" | Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey | 2018 | [9] |
| 28 | "I'm Good (Blue)" | David Guetta and Bebe Rexha | 2022–23 | [10] |
| 27 | "Closer" | The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey | 2016–17 | [11] |
| 26 | "Wake Me Up" | Avicii | 2013–14 | [5][12] |
| 25 | "Something Just Like This" | The Chainsmokers and Coldplay | 2017 | [5] |
| 23 | "Lean On" | Major Lazer and DJ Snake featuring MØ | 2015–16 | [13][5] |
| "Roses" | Saint Jhn and Imanbek | 2020 | [14] |
Artist achievements
Artists with most number-one songs
| Position | Artist name | Tally of number-ones | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chainsmokers | 6 | [11] |
| 2 | Calvin Harris | 4 | [15] |
| Zedd | [9] | ||
| 3 | Marshmello | 3 | [7] |
| Lady Gaga | [16] | ||
| 4 | Avicii | 2 | [12] |
| DJ Snake | [17] | ||
| Major Lazer | [13] | ||
| Elton John | [8] | ||
| Britney Spears | [18] | ||
| Justin Bieber | [19] | ||
| MØ | [20] | ||
| Pharrell Williams | [21] | ||
| Selena Gomez | [22] | ||
| Ariana Grande | [23] | ||
| David Guetta | [10] | ||
| Bebe Rexha | [24] |
Artists with most weeks at number-one on the chart
- 82 – The Chainsmokers[11]
- 81 – Marshmello[5][7]
- 69 – Bastille[25]
- 55 – Zedd[9]
- 39 – David Guetta,[10] Bebe Rexha[24]
- 37 – Elton John,[8]
- 36 – Dua Lipa,[26] Pnau[27]
- 35 – DJ Snake[17]
- 33 – Maren Morris,[28] Grey[29]
- 27 – Avicii,[12] Halsey[30]
- 25 – Major Lazer,[13] MØ,[20] Coldplay[31]
- 23 – Saint Jhn, Imanbek[14]
- 19 – Travis Scott,[32] Hvme[33]
- 17 – Selena Gomez,[22] Surf Mesa,[34] Emile[34]
- 16 – Pharrell Williams[21]
Milestones
- Rihanna holds the record for the most songs (6) simultaneously in the top 10, with "We Found Love", "Only Girl (In the World)", "Don't Stop the Music", "Where Have You Been", "S&M" and "Disturbia" during the week of February 25, 2023.[35]
- David Guetta holds the record for having the most charted songs, with 75.[10]
- DJ Snake holds the milestone as the first artist to have a song positioned at No. 1 on the Year End chart two years straight with "Turn Down for What" featuring Lil Jon in 2014 and "Lean On" with Major Lazer featuring MØ in 2015. The Chainsmokers later replicated this with "Don't Let Me Down" featuring Daya and "Something Just Like This" with Coldplay topping the Year End chart in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
- Bebe Rexha holds the record for the longest-charting female artist on the ranking[36]
- "Latch" by Disclosure featuring Sam Smith holds the record for longest climb to number one, reaching the top in its 47th week on the chart.
- "Happier" by Marshmello and Bastille holds the record for most weeks spent on the chart at 92 weeks. It also is the first song to top the chart for a complete year (2019).
- "Stupid Love" by Lady Gaga became the first song to debut at number one on the chart during the week of March 14, 2020.
- Lady Gaga's album Chromatica became the first album to have 5 songs in the top 10 for the week of June 13, 2020.
- "Pepas" by Farruko became the first Spanish-language song to reach number one on the chart for the week of August 21, 2021
References
- Pietroluongo, Silvio (January 17, 2013). "New Dance/Electronic Songs Chart Launches With Will.i.am & Britney at No. 1". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- "Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- Murray, Gordon (November 14, 2019). "Decade in Dance/Electronic Charts: Gaga's 'Fame' Still Going Strong, Marshmello & Bastille Reign With 'Happier'". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- "EDM Music & Dance Songs Chart - Week of January 18, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- "Marshmello Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- "Elton John Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- "Zedd Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- "David Guetta Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- "The Chainsmokers Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- "Avicii Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- "Major Lazer Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- "Saint Jhn Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- "Calvin Harris Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- "Lady Gaga Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- "DJ Snake Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- "Britney Spears Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- "Justin Bieber Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- "MØ Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- "Pharrell Williams Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- "Selena Gomez Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- "Ariana Grande Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- "Bebe Rexha Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- "Bastille Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- "Dua Lipa Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- "Pnau Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- "Maren Morris Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- "Pnau Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- "Halsey Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- "Coldplay Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- "Travis Scott Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- "Hmve Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- "Dance/Electronic Songs: Chart Week of February 25, 2023". Billboard.
- Burke, Sammi (March 28, 2023). "Bebe Rexha Celebrates Momentous Career Achievement With New Billboard Record". Parade. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.